What not to say in an interview

August 6, 2014

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I want this job because I want to grow my skills.
This phrase isn’t just common, but incredibly vague. If asked about the reasons for wanting the job, give specific examples. A better answer may be, “I want to be a better developer and working on this type of technology will make me a better programmer.”

peepo/Getty Images

1of11

I want this job because I want to grow my skills.
This phrase isn’t just common, but incredibly vague. If asked about the reasons for wanting the job, give specific examples. A better answer may be, “I want to be a better developer and working on this type of technology will make me a better programmer.”